When and where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?

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Toyyib IbrahimToyyib Ibrahim asked 5 years ago

When was oil discovered in Nigeria and in what state was it discovered?

Faith ChiomaFaith Chioma replied 2 years ago

1956 in Niger Delta

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Melvyn ChukwuMelvyn Chukwu answered 5 years ago

Oil was discovered in Nigeria in 1956 at Oloibiri in the Niger Delta after half a century of exploration.

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Iyanuoluwa OjukannaiyeIyanuoluwa Ojukannaiye answered 2 years ago

Crude Oil was first discovered in Olobiri (the present day Bayelsa State) in 1956 after about 19years of exploration.
NOTE:Crude Oil exploration in Nigeria started in 1937.  

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Orval HeathcoteOrval Heathcote answered 2 years ago

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Happiness EssienHappiness Essien replied 5 months ago

1956 in Niger Delta

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